The State of Politics
How Robin Vos Transformed Wisconsin
Longest serving Assembly Speaker in history had a controversial tenure.
Feb 23rd, 2026 by Steven Walters
Small Set of Counties Could Pick Democratic Candidate for Governor
Tony Evers won just 16 of 72 counties in November 2022 election.
Feb 16th, 2026 by Steven Walters
The Legislature’s Revolving Door
Lots of turnover of legislators in both parties. Why?
Feb 9th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Madison Election Suit Could Affect 1,900 Election Clerks
Are absentee ballots a right? Can voters sue for monetary damages if there's a mistake?
Feb 2nd, 2026 by Steven Walters
Legislators Adjourn in Two Months, Will Any Bills Get Passed?
Republican leaders plan to go home in two months, reconvene in Jan 2027.
Jan 26th, 2026 by Steven Walters
250 Deadlines in Crowded Political Year
April, August, November elections dominate packed political calendar.
Jan 19th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Evers’ Last Appeal to the GOP Legislature
Will governor's last State of the State speech call out Robin Vos?
Jan 12th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Evers Has Appointed 63 Judges
Along with many district attorneys, sheriffs, registers of deeds and coroners.
Jan 5th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Top 10 Stories of The Year
In an amazingly newsworthy year, what were top state issues?
Dec 29th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Planes, Highways and Outer Space Keep Duffy Busy
The busy life of the Wisconsin-born Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Steven Walters
A Wisconsin Political Trivia Quiz
Have a little holiday fun and see how many you get right.
Dec 15th, 2025 by Steven Walters
The Fight Over Wisconsin’s House Districts
Can they be redistricted in just 4 months? Maybe, but it won't be easy.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Steven Walters
